HME Business: Management Solutions, Technology, and Products -- HME Business

AAHomecare, CMS Meet on Bidding, Reimbursement

Discussion between senior association staff and leaders at the agency indicates that CMS doesn’t look likely to start a new round of competitive bidding this year. 08/11/2022
Stolz Becomes President of VGM & Associates

Stolz will also continue his role as president of VGM Fulfillment and as a member of the VGM Senior Leadership team. 08/11/2022
AAHomecare Launches Diabetes Council

Aimed at addressing growing diabetes needs among HME providers, the council is already beginning to outline its goals for the rest of 2022 and 2023. 08/11/2022

22 Lawmakers Back Oxygen Letter

The Congressional sign-on letter asks CMS to adopt a clear, standardized template letter for home oxygen equipment and supplies. 08/11/2022
Sunrise Medical Launches RGK in North America

RGK offers made-to-measure manual wheelchairs based on dozens of measurements taken down to the millimeter, as well as a team approach to seating. 08/11/2022
DrySee Launches Patented Waterproof Bandage

If liquids make their way into the bandage, the gauze along its perimeter will turn a dark blue color to indicate a new bandage is needed. 08/11/2022
Breas Unveils Xpac Extended-life Batteries for Vivo Ventilators

The Xpac prolongs the battery life of the Breas Vivo 50 and Vivo 65 by 12 hours and the Vivo 45 LS by 18 hours. 08/11/2022
HSS Declares Monkeypox PHE

The U.S. outbreak could become a concern for frontline healthcare workers, given the possibility of surface transmission. 08/04/2022

Business Solutions

Flexible Staffing

A whole new range of creative outsourcing and innovative staffing services are helping HME providers operate businesses that can respond to market challenges, function more efficiently, and deftly dive into new market opportunities.
Podcast

Prepping the Push for Medicare Seat Elevation Funding

Could Medicare finally fund seat elevation systems for power wheelchairs? A key meeting held last week could set the stage for an upcoming public comment campaign calling to revise the NCD.
Problem Solvers

Getting Back to Basics With Equipment Management.

The increased emphasis on infection control has made this fundamental HME business process all the more critical. What goes into effective, optimized equipment management?
Observation Deck

It’s Time to Go ‘All In’ on HME Advocacy

Make your voice heard on Medicare reimbursement policy by joining the Virtual 2022 Washington Legislative Conference on Sept. 21.
Provider Strategy

Home Medical Equipment: We’re Still a People Business

Putting your employees at the center of your business helps connect with a growing HME market. Here are five ways to achieve that.
Urology

Look Out!
Podcast

Telehealth Innovations for HME Providers